Cockett's veins

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Valve-insufficient venae perforantes of the lower leg, which play an essential role in the pathogenesis of the leg ulcer. The perforating veins between the epifascially running posterior arch vein and the subfascially running tibial posterior veins are of the greatest clinical importance (see also venous diseases).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020